Cory Wong - Lost In The Wonder

Cory Wong swaps instrumental workouts for big, sunny pop songs on Lost in the Wonder, a 2026 album that hands the microphone to a dozen singers.

Best known for his razor-sharp rhythm guitar in Vulfpeck and The Fearless Flyers, the Minneapolis player has spent years building a solo catalogue rooted in funk and jazz. Here he becomes the bandleader behind the voices, writing around melodies instead of solos and letting his trademark clean, percussive strumming drive the songs from underneath.

The guest list is a delight. Stephen Day fronts the lead single "Tongue Tied" and the opener "Stay With Me", both riding elastic, feel-good grooves. Taylor Hanson brings his familiar warmth to "All Night, Alright", Vulfpeck bandmate Theo Katzman turns up on "Lisa Never Wanted to Be Famous", and Dutch songwriter Benny Sings lends his easygoing charm to the title track. Devon Gilfillian, Cody Fry and Louis Cato add soul and plenty of personality along the way.

It all hangs together thanks to Wong's sense of feel. Every song sits deep in the pocket, polished but never stiff, with the guitar always nudging things forward.

For fans who already love his tone, this is a chance to hear it framed by some of the brightest voices in modern funk and pop.